Lady Gaga on being famous: ‘Not all it’s cracked up to be’
The Associated Press Lady Gaga has written an emotional message to fans to mark of the release of her new Netflix documentary. In a note posted…
2017
Recent Deaths 9/22/17
Steven J. Allen, 60, of Oil City, died Sept. 21, 2017. Robert Howard Griffen, MD, 91, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Destin, Florida, and Franklin,…
Franklin theft
President Twp. assault
How college kids can save when dining out
Dining halls may be the eatery of choice for college students, but that does not mean students don’t enjoy dining out. Tight budgets may make…
Pet of the day 9/21/17
Name: Dove Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Dove can…
Cream of carrot soup
Serves 8 Start to finish: 1 hour (at least 30 minutes hands off) 4 slices bacon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 pounds carrots, peeled and…
2 waive hearings in OC chase case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Two people accused of eluding Oil City police during a chase last month through the North Side in a stolen…
Rouseville getting about $350,000 for water line work
From staff reports Rouseville Borough will receive nearly $350,000 to replace water lines in the borough. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a loan…
Maria destroys homes, triggers flooding in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years destroyed hundreds of homes, knocked out power…
Frazier’s walk-off homer lifts Pirates by Brewers 6-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Milwaukee closer Corey Knebel shook off catcher Jett Bandy with two outs in the ninth, confident he could get an inside fastball…
Shania Twain finds new voice after illness
NEW YORK (AP) — After becoming a global icon and one of the world’s best-selling singers of all-time, Shania Twain had to utter the scariest…
Recent Deaths 9/21/17
Nathan Hundertmark, 21, of Clintonville, died Sept. 18, 2017. Treva Victoria Morrison, 86, of Oil City, died Sept. 20, 2017. Timothy Layne Garis, 46, of Riverside,…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Pet of the day 9/20/17
Name: Jaeger Breed: Shepherd/ Boxer Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Jaeger can be found at Venango…
Quick skillet chicken with leeks
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes Filling: 6 small chicken breast cutlets, about 2 pounds 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced leek…
Bike ride honors legacy of fallen Army captain
From staff reports Team Foster, a non-profit organization founded to honor the legacy of Venango County native and Army captain Erick Foster, completed its marquee…
Local workers still helping with Irma clean-up
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Two area residents are still working hard to beat the heat in Florida while restoring glass in vehicles damaged by…
Mexicans dig through rubble as quake kills 217
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Police, firefighters and ordinary Mexicans dug frantically through the rubble of collapsed schools, homes and apartment buildings early Wednesday, looking for…
Healthy(ish) Steelers looking to avoid letdown in Chicago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two weeks in and Mike Tomlin’s problems are of the NFL first-world variety. The Pittsburgh Steelers are unbeaten at 2-0 despite not…
‘Stronger’ spawns a friendship for Gyllenhaal, Bauman
TORONTO (AP) — As the cast and makers of “Stronger” collectively rose to take a bow after the film’s Toronto International Film Festival premiere, Jake…
Recent Deaths 9/20/17
Carolyn Irene Watson, 72, of Franklin, died Sept. 18, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day…
Major quake kills 2, collapses buildings in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked central Mexico on Tuesday, killing at least 42 people, collapsing buildings and scattering rubble on streets…
Common Ground: The flag of their country
Words is hard! That’s always the thing I say when I talk about writing and, for that matter, speaking. Conveying our thoughts in clear ways…
President Twp. fraud
Research on big ears, crocodile gambling wins Ig Nobels
BOSTON (AP) — Scientists who discovered that old men really do have big ears, that playing the didgeridoo helps relieve sleep apnea and that handling…
Turnpike warns of 80-mile detour this weekend
NEW CASTLE (AP) — Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning motorists of an 80-mile detour they’ll encounter in western Pennsylvania over the weekend. The detour will…
Pet of the day 9/19/17
Name: Kate Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Beige/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Kate can…
Lots of ladies
A visit from one or possibly more painted lady butterflies to the tithonia plant prompted an internet search to find out more about the colorful…
Skillet apple cranberry pie
Start to finish: 3 hours, 15 minutes (45 active) Servings: 6 Pie Dough (recipe below) or 12 1/2 ounces store-bought pie dough 2 1/2 pounds…
OC board hears more views on marching band policy
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A large crowd showed up at Monday’s Oil City School Board work session to engage in another discussion about the…
Work set on several Franklin streets
From staff reports Beginning Wednesday, workers will put down a surface treatment of reclaimed millings on several Franklin streets. Work will be done on Forest…
Maria smashes Dominica, now menaces other islands
ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Hurricane Maria smashed into Dominica with 160 mph winds, ripping the roof off even the prime minister’s residence and causing what…
Brewers beat Bucs to gain in playoff race
PITTSBURGH (AP) — While a few key players in the NL playoff picture took a night off Monday, Brewers left-hander Brent Suter got in a…
Person named most dangerous online might surprise you
NEW YORK (AP) — One-time pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne has beaten superstar Beyonce at something, but she may not be totally happy with her victory…
Recent Deaths 9/19/17
Margaret J. Lever, 90, of Clarion, died Sept. 16, 2017. Dorothy H. McGinley, 87, formerly of Clarion, died Sept. 16, 2017. Lee V. Lauer, 80, of…
Jackson Twp. criminal mischief
Conneaut Twp. homicide
U.S. Air Force Marks 70 Years
The United States Air Force celebrated its 70th birthday today, Sept. 18. Their motto is Aim High…Fly-Fight-Win. President Harry S. Truman signed into action the…
Pet of the day 9/18/17
James appears to be a young, male, American Bulldog mix that came to the rescue center as a stray. No one has claimed this big,…
Autumn sweet potato and mushroom soup
Servings: 4 Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes (Active time: 30 minutes) 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Kosher…
Tree on power lines cause outages in Venango Co.
From staff reports According to a Venango County 911 dispatcher, a tree fell on some power lines around 9 p.m. Sunday on Deep Hollow Road….
Maria grows to a Cat 2, nears already battered Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Maria strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Monday and pushed toward the Leeward Islands in the eastern…
Steelers defense turning heads, Vikings struggle without QB
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree was so locked in to his assignment, that he had no clue the Minnesota Vikings started Case…
Politics, diverse winners, new voices top key Emmy moments
NEW YORK (AP) — It was, not surprisingly, a night for politics, with everyone from host Stephen Colbert to Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Alec…
Recent Deaths 9/18/17
Daniel C. Barger, 84, of Emlenton, died Sept. 15, 2017. Dorothy Helen McGinley, 87, formerly of Clarion, died Sept. 16, 2017. John E. Conner Jr., 43,…
Oil City landlords will be responsible for utilities
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Landlords with rental properties in Oil City have a new job – signing up for city water, sewage, garbage…
Protesters smash windows in 2nd violent night near St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Protests turned violent for a second night near St. Louis following the acquittal of a white former police officer in the…
Romano pitches Reds to 2-1 victory over Nova, Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Sal Romano had complete-game stuff. He settled for the best start of his rookie season. Romano pitched a career-high eight shutout innings,…
Beer flowing in Munich: Thousands head to Oktoberfest
MUNICH (AP) — The beer is flowing again at Munich’s fabled Oktoberfest. Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap into the first keg Saturday with two…